Europa Park Discussion Thread

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Thats interesting, I just looked at the Google maps view of the area because I wanted to know where in the park this was going, and there appears to be houses right next to the spot they want to put the ride. I wonder if the neighbors have any say in this, lol. Could you imagine a show building right in your back yard? Haha.

Edited February 25, 2013 by COASTER FREAK 11

[SoCalCoasters]

^From the concept work we've seen so far it looks like the outdoor portions of the powered coaster will be on the side facing the park, eliminating potential noise issues like those they were experiencing with Woodan. In terms of construction noise and such...who knows.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

^From the concept work we've seen so far it looks like the outdoor portions of the powered coaster will be on the side facing the park, eliminating potential noise issues like those they were experiencing with Woodan. In terms of construction noise and such...who knows.

 

I didn't think noise would be the issue, the comment was about having a giant building butting up against your property. (And consequently possibly lowering property values)

[Hhappy]

Those buildings next door... aren't those housing facilities for staff?

[COASTER FREAK 11]

No clue, are they? lol.

 

2 buildings on that street (one on each side of the street) show as hotels.

[Hhappy]

^ gotcha,

looks like the staff housing buildings are not on that side road but on the big road leading towards the hotels..

I assumed the building would be closer to those and not the the small side road..

[Aveko]

I hope I dont bump this thread up without a reason but I couldnt find any information about the 2013 improvements on TPR.

 

Nothing big but some cool thing are under construction right now.

 

1. Expansion Enchanted Forest:

6 new fairy tales including Rapunzel, Doctor Know-all and the Golden Goose. This is step two of the three level expansion. Step three will be the new darkride some of you talked about a few posts before.

 

2. Salon-carrousel “Eden Palladium”

Carrousel built in 1909 and newly restored. It will be located near the main entrance of Europa-Park.

source: http://www.europapark.de/lang-de/Park-und-Attraktionen/Neuheiten-2013/c1445.html

 

3.Renovation of the Magic Cinema 4D

New design of main entrance and the interior (described as Moulin Rouge-ish) and new more comfortable seats.

source: http://www.europapark.de/lang-de/Park-und-Attraktionen/Neuheiten-2013/c1445.html

 

4.Europa-Park Confertainment Center

New Confertainment Center at the main entrance. The “Palace of Dreams” and the salon-carrousel “Eden Palladium” will also find their place inside the new building.

source: http://www.europapark.de/lang-de/Park-und-Attraktionen/Neuheiten-2013/c1445.html

 

5.New exhibition in the Mercedes-Benz Hall

The exhibition will be called SPEED!

 

Hope this is intersting for you

[tbo2]

Can anyone recommend any good places to stay for Europa Park for 2 friends? Either one of the hotels in Europa Park or outside it in nearby towns?

[GeorgeT]

I found this on the german TV, you can watch it for a few more days in the media store. It`s a documentary about Roland Mack and his way of managing Europa Park !

 

And although only little of you will understand what is said, there are soooo (!) many wonderful scenes of Europa Park...Day and Nighttime...there`s Wodan, theres Bell Rock, Dinner in the sky...just wonderful to look at IMHO

 

AND (!) theres a scene where the plans of Artur-The ride are shown...looks detailled and GOOD ...it`s at 22:12 minutes. And don`t forget to choose HQ Mode !

 

Have fun guys...and it there are concrete questions what was said in any scene...it will be a pleasure for me to translate !

 

http://swrmediathek.de/player.htm?show=e77242f0-8ff9-11e2-8113-0026b975f2e6

 

Greeds...GeorgeT

[RCT3Bross]

Thanks for sharing GeorgeT. I'm usually no big fan of interviews or documentaries but this one I wanted to sit out. I truly enjoyed it.

[jray21]

That artist rendition of the Europa-Park Confertainment Center looks way too detailed and nice.....unless you've been to Europa Park and know that it probably will look that amazing! Looks like so great stuff for Europa Park. Definitely one of the best parks in the world.

[parktraveler]

Pictures from today’s press conference:

 

Expanded Grimm's Enchanted Forest:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renovation of the Magic Cinema 4D:

 

 

 

 

Redesign of Fjord Rafting:

 

Edited March 24, 2013 by gisco

[matteocrepaldi]

Is it just the queue line they are redesigning or are they doing something to the ride as well?

[jray21]

It's truly amazing how incredibly themed that park is. That area looks even more amazing than before!

[Kooky]

they showed the layout and theming plan of their new attraction in a german tv-show....

looks really nice... i especially like the tunnel were you drive through the stomach of a caterpillar.

Track-Layout - ImageSource: http://www.ep-board.de/die-neuheiten-2013-2014-f42/arthur-the-ride-neuer-darkride-coaster-2014-t4187-s620.html

[Blue Fire Guy]

Great looking layout! Any coaster that involves getting eaten by something, going through its intestines, and getting crapped out is automatically awesome. Just one of many, MANY reasons why Europa is so amazing!

[RCT3Bross]

Are there really 2 coasters, or do I really look wrong on the plans?

[Sneaky]

^ I think it's just 1 ride that consists of 2 coaster sections, seperated by dark-ride sections.

 

I'm really curious how this ride will turn-out. It looks like it could be a really fun ride.

 

~Sneaky

[Moose]

I'm excited by this. I trust Europa to plan a fun, VERY HIGH capacity ride!

[Ramius]

The capacity of the ride will be 10.000 - 12.000 people per day.

So it's all but not high capacity.

[_koppen]

Well it will be a powered coaster, but I know that Mack now can build those with multiple trains operating, so it will be interesting to see how this turns out.

 

Hopefully we will see some really big inverted rides from Mack in the future, who can actually give those big B&M's a run for their money.

[Aveko]

New Advertisement concerning the new ride.

 

source:http://epfans.com/

 

Information given:

 

The kingdom of the Minimoys (about the area):

 

1. Highest investment for an indoor-attraction in the history of EP

2. Floorspace: 3500 m²

3. Indoor capacity: 40000 m³

4. Store, Restaurant and two rides for kids

5. Large "Paradise of Slides"

 

Arthur - The ride (about the ride)

 

1. World first produced by MACK

2. Accessible for 4 year old kids with a minimum height of 100cm

3. Flight through 7 fantastic kingdoms

4. Numerous state of the art special effects

[ernierocker]

Judging by what I've learned about Europa Park through TPR, I am sure this ride will be amazing.

[matteocrepaldi]

If someone wants to meet me I'll be at Europa Park on Thursday and Friday!

[jray21]

If anyone can do a great job with this, it's Europa Park. Can't wait to see more!